Name: Straight from the Strait
Start: 2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
Location: QPAC

Organization

Admin

Opera Queensland

Regisseur

Nadine McDonald-Dowd

Cultural Advisors

Ruth Ghee

Tony Ghee

Norah Bagiri

George Bagiri

Engels

Straight from the Strait

Brisbane

Australië

QPAC

Playhouse

Straight from the Strait Kimiia

Public

Approved

Accordionist

Instrumentalist

Archlutenist

Baroque Flutist

Baroque Oboist

Baroque Trumpetist

Bassist

Bassoonist

Cellist

Clarinetist

Contrabassist

Cornettist

Flutist

Guitarist

Harper

Harpsichordist

Hornist

Lutenist

Mandoline Player

Musette de cour Player

Oboist

Organist

Percussionist

Pianist

Recorder Player

Saxophonist

Tenor Violinist

Timpani

Trombonist

Trumpeter

Tuba Player

Vibraphonist

Viola Pomposa Player

Viola da Gambist

Viola d’amore Player

Violinist

Violino Piccolo Player

Violist

Acteur

Broadcasting

Choreograaf

Chorus Director

Componist

Danser

Dirigent

Dramaturg

Extra

Geluidsontwerper

Haar stylist

Illustrator

Koor

Koor meester

Kostuum ontwerper

Librettist

Licht ontwerper

Orchestra Operations

Orkest

Other

Photographer

Poet

Répétiteur

Set designer

Stage Manager

Teacher

Uitvoerend producent

Vertaler

Video ontwerper

Visagist

Vocal coach

Wig & Makeup Designer

Writer

Writing and performance

Tenor

Zanger

Bass-baritone

Countertenor

Mezzo-soprano

Soprano

Bass

Baritone

Contralto

Alto

Child vocalist

Continuo

Silent

Spoken

A Torres Strait Island Musical

On 8 May 1968, a group of remarkable Torres Strait Islander workers on the vast expanse of the Mount Newman railway construction project shattered a world record as they laid down an astonishing 7km of track in a single day, an unparalleled feat that still stands unchallenged. At the heart of their extraordinary achievement is the power of song – songs that are unique to Australia, that tell a passionate and inspiring story.

Straight from the Strait pays homage to the stories of these Torres Strait Islander men and women who ventured far from their homes in pursuit of employment on the mainland. Amid the gruelling labour, they discovered a sense of camaraderie that transcended boundaries. Their sweat and toil laid the foundation for Australia’s emergence as an industrial nation.

This production reverberates with the power of song, a harmonious fusion of traditional Torres Strait music and contemporary melodies. Through the vibrant ancestral languages of Meriam Mir, Kala Lagaw Ya and Torres Strait Creole combined with English and the backbeat of a contemporary band, it tells a tale that pulses with passion and inspiration.

Developed through collaboration and consultation with the Yumpla Nerkep Foundation and Torres Strait Islander artists, Elders, and communities, this project is led by a team of First Nations creatives, performers, musicians, and cultural advisors.

We acknowledge the many Torres Strait Islander families and artists who have generously contributed to this project.

English

Straight from the Strait by Kimiia, Van (2024/2024), Geregisseerd door Nadine McDonald-Dowd,, QPAC, Brisbane, Australië

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